Plymouth Schools of Karate and Self Defence Kohai Mon Shinsa (Junior (5-10) Grade Level Examinations) Children s Karate & Self-Defence Grade Syllabus & Belt System Kohai Promotion Record Mon Date Examiner 9 th Kyu Kohai Mon Red Stripe 8 th Hachi Kohai Mon Yellow Stripe 7 th Shichi Kohai Mon Orange Stripe 6 th Roku Kohai Mon Green Stripe 5 th Goh Kohai Mon Blue Stripe 4 th Yon Kohai Mon Purple Stripe 3 rd San Kohai Mon Brown Stripe 2 nd Ni Kohai Mon Brown Stripe 1 tag 1 st Ik Kohai Mon Brown Stripe 2 tags Sho Kohai Mon Black & Red Belt
All the above grades are limited to junior ages from 5 to 10 years. Kohai Mon Gradings will be held every 2-months. Gradings are charged at 10 each and will include the belt and a certificate. These sessions are more fun-based and allow the challenges of a karate-belt progression, preparing the student for the more senior aspects of traditional Wadoryu Karate. Upon reaching the age of 9 (or over) all students must be prepared to grade under the official British Wadokai Kyu level ranks starting from the rank of 9 th Kyu. Training times will also vary, please see BWK Club List. Kohai Mon Grade Syllabus (5-10 years) With the exception of 9 th Kohai Mon, which can be achieved after 6 weeks, these gradings are assisted and will be held every two months. 9 th Kohai Mon Dojo Kun-1. Demonstrate from Yohi. 1. Jodan uke (upward head block). 2. Chudan soto uke (body outer block). 3. Chudan uchi uke (body inner block). 4. Gedan barai (lower body sweeping block). Goshin-gata (self-defence form): 1, 2, 3, 4. 8 th Kohai Mon Dojo Kun-1,2. Demonstrate from Junzuki-dachi. 1. Jodan-uke (upper block). 2. Chudan Soto-uke (body outer block). 3. Chudan Uchi-uke (body inner block). 4. Gedan-barai (lower-body sweeping block). Goshin-gata (self-defence form): 5, 6, 7, 8. 7 th Kohai Mon Dojo Kun-1,2,3. 2
Kihon-waza (basics). 1. Jodanzuki. 2. Uraken Jodan. 3. Maegeri Chudan. 4. Mawashigeri Chudan. 5. Sokuto Chudan. Goshin-gata (self-defence form): 1-8. 6 th Kohai Mon Dojo Kun-1,2,3,4. Kihon-waza (basics). 3. Maegeri Chudan. 4. Mawashigeri Chudan. 5. Sokuto Chudan. Renraku-waza. 1. Maegeri-chudan tobikomizuki-jodan. 2. Maegeri-chudan gyakuzuki-chudan. Uke-waza (partner-work defence techniques). 1. Junzuki-uke; 1. 2. Maegeri-uke; 1. 5 th Kohai Mon 3. Maegeri Chudan. 4. Mawashigeri Chudan. 5. Sokuto Chudan. 6. Ushirogeri-hiza. Kata: Pinan Nidan. Uke-waza. 1. Junzuki-uke; 1, 2. 2. Maegeri-uke; 1, 2. 3. 3
4 th Kohai Mon 1. Maegeri Tobikomizuki jodan (front kick snap punch). 2. Maegeri gyakuzuki chudan (front kick reverse punch). Kata: Pinan Nidan Uke-waza. Junzuki-uke; 2, 3. Maegeri-uke; 2, 3. 3 rd Kohai Mon Maegeri-chudan-mawashigeri-chudan-gyakuzuki-chudan. Maegeri-cudan-sokuto-hiza-gyakuzuki-chudan. Kata: Pinan Shodan. Junzuki-uke; 3, 4. Maegeri-uke; 3, 4. 4
2 nd Kohai Mon Mawashigeri-chudan-ushirogeri-chudan-gyakuzuki-chudan. Sokuto-hiza-ushirogeri-hiza-gyakuzuki-chudan. Kata: Pinan Shodan. Junzuki-uke; 3, 4. Maegeri-uke; 3, 4. 1 st Kohai Mon Mawashigeri-chudan-ushirogeri-chudan-gyakuzuki-chudan. Sokuto-hiza-ushirogeri-hiza-gyakuzuki-chudan. Kata: Pinan Shodan. Junzuki-uke; 4, 5. Maegeri-uke; 4, 5. Kohai Jidodan 5
KIHON-WAZA (Fundamental techniques) Performed from Hanmi-gamae. 1. Jodanzuki; Head snap punch. 2. Uraken-uchi-jodan; Head back-fist strike. 3. Maegeri-chudan; Body front kick. 4. Surikomi-maegeri-chudan; One step body front kick. 5. Mawashigeri-chudan; Body round-house kick. 6. Surikomi-mawashigeri-chudan; One step body round-house kick. UKE (Blocks) Performed from Junzuki-dachi. 1. Jodan-uke-gyakuzuki; Head block reverse punch. 2. Chudan-soto-uke-gyakuzuki; Body outer block reverse punch. 3. Chudan-uchi-uke-gyakuzuki; Body inner block reverse punch. 4. Gedan-barai-gyakuzuki; Lower body sweeping block reverse punch. Junzuki-uke; 5, 6. Maegeri-uke; 5, 6. Joining the tradfitional Wadoryu Karate Dojo from the Kohai Self-Defence Karate Club (minimum age 7). Upon a student joining the Kyu grade system, which would be open to all students from the age of 7; if eligible. Official Kyu Grade Syllabus for students from 7 years of age will be taken from the official British Wadokai Grade Syllabus. Students who have already attained grades within the Kohai Mon system will be automatically transferred to 9 th Kyu, upon reaching eligibility. Upon a student reaching Sho Kohai Mon the grade will be automatically transferred to 8 th Kyu. This would be at the discretion of the Instructor. DOJO KUN Reisetsu O Mamori; Stick to the rules of the Dojo. Shingi O Omanji; Be loyal to your instructor. Jojitsu Ni Oberesu; Students and instructors are not all one, never take advantage of his friendship. Shinkenmi Ni Tesseyo; Be serious in your efforts. 6